Organization and Contact
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Website Address
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Brooklyn, NY
Contact Name
Zirui Chen
Contact Email
urbantutoringnyc@gmail.com
Program Overview
Mission
To providing exceptional, free tutoring to families while bridging the gap between understanding and mastery.
Program Description
Urban Tutors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to tutoring children online with a concentration within the NYC area. Our tutors are passionately committed to teaching children the NYC curriculum, inspiring and empowering students to become more enthusiastic and motivated learners. As students from the top high schools in the city, we confidently bridge the gap between understanding and mastery.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Technology Platform
Year Program Launched
2024
States of Operation
Maryland,
New Jersey,
New York,
Virtual
Operation Locations
Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan
Students and Offerings
Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
< 50
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading,
Science,
Social Studies,
Other
Other subjects
Various test prep, including not limited to (SAT, ACT, SHSAT, NYS Regents)
Languages of Instruction
English, Chinese
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
Virtual with a human tutor (e.g. Zoom)
Setting
During School,
Immediately before/after school
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1
Number of Weeks Per Program
Year round
Number of Sessions Per Week
One day per week, Two days per week, Three days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
61-90 minutes
Type of Tutor
K-12 Student, Volunteer
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
American Indian or Alaska Native 1%, Asian 70%, Black or African American 5%, Hispanic or Latino 4%, and White 20%.
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Family Engagement Description
To support scheduling, Sharing tutoring session content, Reporting attendance, Sharing academic progress, Sharing at-home support suggestions, Family/Caregiver survey, Goal setting and monitoring progress toward goals
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
Student
Average cost for typical tutoring cycle
$0.00
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No